Paliurus spina-christi (Jerusalem Thorn)

Paliurus spina-christi, Jerusalem Thorn

Botanical name: Paliurus spina-christi

Common name: Jerusalem Thorn

Family: Rhamnaceae

Origin: Mediterranean region

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Shrub with branches provided with thorns. Clusters of yellow-greenish flowers. The fruit is a dry woody nutlet centred in a circular wing (in Chinese hat shape).





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